Penang International Airport (WMKP)

Penang, Malaysia · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

WMKP

IATA

PEN

City

Penang

Country

Malaysia

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

11 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

5.2972, 100.2767

Overview

Malaysian island airport with George Town heritage city. Southeast Asian training operations.

Current Weather at WMKP

Pilots flying into or out of Penang International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR WMKP 030900Z 23007KT 170V260 9999 FEW020 31/25 Q1006 NOSIG

Wind 230° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 23

Current TAF

TAF WMKP 030500Z 0306/0406 07006KT 8000 FEW017CB PROB30 TEMPO 0309/0311 5000 TSRA FEW017CB SCT020 TEMPO 0318/0400 5000 RA FEW012 SCT025

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Penang International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for WMKP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for WMKP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Penang. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Penang International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Penang International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like WMKP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Flight Schools Nearby

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Penang.

Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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